Author: Jelena Ćirić

Economy

Third Executive to Leave Íslandsbanki Since Last Week

Atli Rafn Björnsson, director of business consulting at Íslandsbanki bank has left his position at the bank, RÚV reports. He is the third executive at

Jelena Ćirić July 3, 2023

Nature

Gas Pollution and Water Level Rise Near Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

Hot water is flowing out from the geothermal system underneath Mýrdalsjökull glacier in South Iceland and conductivity remains high. Activity has, however decreased as compared

Jelena Ćirić July 3, 2023

Köfunarþjónustan ehf. / Facebook. A walrus takes a break in Sauðárkrókur, Northwest Iceland

Nature

Iceland’s Popularity Grows – Among Walruses

No fewer than four walruses have wandered over to Iceland so far this year. Walruses are not native to the country but since the start

Jelena Ćirić July 3, 2023

Society

House Destroyed in Fire Caused by Electric Scooter

A house in eastern Reykjavík was completed destroyed in a fire caused by an electric scooter that was being charged, RÚV reports. The police investigation

Jelena Ćirić June 29, 2023

Economy

More Housing for Sale and Slower Turnover Rate

The number of apartments and houses for sale in Iceland continues to grow, particularly due to a longer turnover rate but also because more new

Jelena Ćirić June 29, 2023

Economy

Coastal Fishermen Face Shortest Season Ever if Quota is Not Increased

Iceland’s Association of Small Boat Owners (Landssamband smábátaeiganda) has sent a formal request to the Minister of Fisheries calling on her to increase the coastal

Jelena Ćirić June 29, 2023

Society

One in Four Preschool Children Has Foreign Background

Of the nearly 20,000 children attending preschools in Iceland, 26% have a foreign background. This includes children who were born outside of Iceland but also

Jelena Ćirić June 27, 2023

Society

Man Recovering After Stabbing in Downtown Reykjavík

A man in his twenties was stabbed with a knife in downtown Reykjavík yesterday evening behind a building on Austurvöllur square. The man was transported

Jelena Ćirić June 27, 2023

Strætó bus Reykjavík miðborgin umferð fólk

Society

Bus Ticket Prices Rise in July

Strætó public bus service is raising single fares by 3.6% and the price of passes by 3.3% as of July 1. The change means a

Jelena Ćirić June 22, 2023

Nature

Sea Ice Unusually Close to North Iceland Coast

The Coast Guard flight yesterday discovered plenty of sea ice unusually close to Iceland’s northern coastline, which could pose a risk to seafarers. At the

Jelena Ćirić June 22, 2023